May cause scalp irritation: Some users have reported experiencing scalp irritation or dryness after using Nioxin products. This may be due to the active ingredients in the products, or to an individual sensitivity or allergy. Now, don’t get me wrong: searching for thinning hair solutions can get tiring. Expensive. And messy.

Shampoos, conditioners, and leave-ins are considered the holy trinity of hair care products. It’s a good thing to know that Nioxin carries all three within their collection that target hair loss. Hi Sue, thanks for your comment and I’m sorry to hear about the experience you’re having. I haven’t heard about that particular side effect but it’s possible you might be having a reaction to some of its botanical ingredients – have a look at this post where I go into the potential side effects in more detail. Can I ask (if you’re comfortable sharing) whether you have alopecia also, or are you simply using Nioxin for thinning hair? Also, how long have you been using the products for? It’s possible that since Nioxin works to remove excess sebum from the scalp, your initial reaction is a build-up in this area instead. It may clear after 2 weeks once you get used to the new product. Another situation, if you are experiencing alopecia, that you might be going through the kind of adult acne that’s present in certain types of alopecia. My advice is to give Nioxin a couple of weeks to adjust and then if you’re still unhappy, to visit your dermatologist. Note: I include some other products in this review, purely because I supplemented my shampoo with a conditioner and a scalp and hair treatment. Plus some more items within the Nioxin 3D Intensive Care range. (I went all out!) With my advanced state of hair loss, the shampoo alone probably wouldn’t have been enough – so I had to get the full shebang of Nioxin products, including a hair serum and a scalp exfoliator. (Apparently, more peace of mind, brought on by more pieces of hair, doesn’t come cheap.)Hi Michele, thanks for sharing your experience and I’m really sorry for the delayed response! I’m also sorry to hear about your trouble with Nioxin…may I ask how long you used it for though? As this is quite a common side effect within the first 2 weeks, while your scalp gets used to the new formula. I’ve heard this anecdotally several times but for those who keep using it, there is a marked improvement after a couple of weeks! With Keranique, I don’t massively recommend it because a) apparantely, a lot of customers are scammed into an autoship programme (see my Keranique post for more) and b) it contians 2% minoxidil, which is quite harsh on the scalp. It has been proven to help hair growth…but actually, essential peppermint oil does the same thing with less side effects! I don’t promote the use of minoxidil myself because I’ve used it in the past and it gave me headaches, heart palpitations and dizzy spells. But I know lots of people do use it (for instance, it’s the main ingredient in Rogaine). For me, I prefer the more natural approach, which is why I like Nioxin…or for something even more chemical free, I’d highly recommend Revita – full post here. Nioxin products have been the subject of research and discussion among hair care experts and scientists. Here are some examples of what they have to say, along with associated links: I can’t say enough good things about the Nioxin hair care system. Not only does it smell great, it feels very invigorating on my scalp. Also since using this system, my hair doesn’t fall out half as much as it used to. And my curls look amazing. My hair feels so healthy and clean after as well.”

Second of all, it’s a bit like buying Apple products – once you’re in, it’s hard to get out. You don’t want to keep using it forever but what happens if you stop? And then I observed that the new product was distributed by Wella Haircare in CA and was made in Mexico; the former product was made by Nioxin Laboratories in Atlanta in the USA. Fine or thinning hair is suddenly volumized. Male and female-pattern baldness patches fill in. Shedding stops and self-esteem soars. Many male reviewers vote it as the best men’s shampoo for thinning hair, too.

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My recommendation is, if you’re not noticing any adverse effects, to continue use for the recommended 6 months. On the nights when you don’t use the products, you could try a gentle combination like Pura D’Or. And try rubbing in coconut oil with a few drops of peppermint essential oil in (leaving it in as an overnight hair mask) once or twice a week if you can. Or if you want to stop using Nioxin, try these methods anyway to maintain the overall health of your scalp. Have a look at this post on nutrition tips, too, if that’s of any help. I’m 6 weeks into the AIP diet I mentioned and, combined with using Nioxin 3 times a week and a variety of supplements, I’m experiencing regrowth in patches that haven’t seen fuzz for years!

The credibility of the hair loss treatment has also been called into question, with customers complaining that Nioxin changed its formula since P&G took over. (It now contains sodium laureth sulfate – find sulfate free options here). Whereas others report that Nioxin causes breakages and increased hair fall. Which (understandably) means they give up on it before regrowth can occur. Based on hair length of 12 inch/30 cm, measured by weight of broken hair, compared to non-conditioning shampoo.Scientifically proven ingredients: Nioxin products are formulated with a range of scientifically proven ingredients, including niacin, caffeine, and saw palmetto extract, among others. These ingredients have been shown in studies to help improve hair density and reduce hair shedding. This Nioxin shampoo review recommends discontinuing use immediately if you experience any allergic reactions or warning signs. What happens if you stop using Nioxin? Keeps Hair: distributor of Finasteride and Minoxidil at lower prices than what’s available through pharmacies

Again, thanks so much for your really lovely words. It’s encouragement like this that keeps me feeling more confident and positive as of course, there are down days, too! 🙂 Scalp-focused approach: Nioxin products are designed with a scalp-focused approach to hair care. This means that they are formulated to help improve the health of the scalp, which in turn can promote healthier, fuller-looking hair. Nioxin’s cleansers, conditioners, and treatments are all formulated with ingredients that are specifically chosen to target the scalp and improve its overall health. And the company always seems to have a new, better version that you simply must test out. It’s also hard to keep up with the changes for different hair types: like Nioxin System 1 suddenly becomes Nioxin System 3. Which might become Nioxin System 4 a few months later. I used System 6 for a while before the products for color treated hair and progressive thinning split into different systems. Choose the appropriate Nioxin system for your hair and scalp needs. Nioxin offers different systems based on hair type and level of thinning, so it’s important to select the system that is right for you. In a review published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, dermatologists noted that Nioxin products can be helpful for people with thinning hair or hair loss, particularly when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes other interventions such as medication or hair transplantation.Hairfinity Vitamins: hair loss and thinning hair treatment products designed with collagen, MSM, and horsetail I am so sorry again to hear of your trouble but keep up with the Nioxin (at least it was working until now), see if you can figure out what lifestyle factors might be coming into play and how you might regain some control. If nothing else, rest assured that at least you know that your hair is able to grow again – it might just be in the shedding and resting phase (the telogen phase), which normally lasts up to 3-4 months and during which increased shedding is completely natural. Try not to worry about the hair you’re losing now, you could be growing new hair at the same time, it will just take some time until that becomes apparent. Keep doing what you’re doing, and stay positive if you can!